City of Redding Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with Community Services Director Travis Menne to learn what happened with the Redding Sports Park, formerly Big League Dreams. Just for a little history, the last time we spoke with Travis, the City had not decided what to do with the facility. The City Council has since decided to have the City reopen and run the facility short-term to get leagues and

In our November 2024 monthly update, we dive into everything happening in Redding this season! We cover the start of burn season and what it means for residents, the kick-off to the holiday festivities, tips on supporting our amazing local businesses, and the return of Operation Blue Santa to bring holiday cheer to families in need. Tune in for all this and a few exciting surprises

The condition of the roads around Redding is always a hot topic, so we brought in the expert to give us the latest info and some interesting facts about why things are the way they are in Redding.Today, Michael Webb, Director of Public Works, discusses the effort, strategy, and foresight toward maintaining and improving 60 square miles of roadway in Redding. This is a lot of road.

Family Sports are a big deal in Redding, and there are a few notable facilities that offer places for kids and adults to recreate. Today, we talk with Kenny Breedlove from the California Soccer Park, the director of one of those facilities. There has been a lot of recent news about the facility next door to the soccer park, formally known as Big League Dreams, now called Redding Sp

The Redding Civic Auditorium, built in 1970, is a unique venue that caters to concert-goers, trade show attendees, banquets, and much more. Flex seating allows the capacity to change based on the size or style of the event. Even though it serves many entertainment functions in our community, the Civic sometimes doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Today we talk with Julie Dyar, Ge

Today we talk to Dan Burden, a Blue Zones Fellow and International Walkability expert. Dan has built a career by helping cities reshape downtown districts and neighborhoods to make them more walkable and bikeable. His efforts are more than just a passion for accessible spaces - these changes increase economic vitality. In fact, 79% of those looking to buy a home say they want to bu

Big League Dreams Sports Park in Redding officially closed its doors on July 24, and the City of Redding is working to determine the best next steps. At a special City Council meeting held on July 29th, the Redding City Council asked City staff for more information on what it would cost to run the facility both in the short- and long term in an effort to keep the current leagues in

Today we connect with Captain Chris Smyrnos of the Redding Police Department about the new RPD Strategic Plan. This strategic plan represents a comprehensive and focus-centered approach to public safety, community engagement, and crime prevention in Redding. It outlines the department's goals and priorities for the coming years and reflects a commitment to transparency, innovation,

Maintaining the city's sewer system requires a lot of work, but if the city staff is doing the job correctly, you shouldn’t even realize the work is being done. Today, we speak with Kevin Garner, Public Works Supervisor for the Wastewater Division, about the work his team does every day to ensure our sewer system is flowing properly. Part of this important work entails inspecting

In case you missed it, City of Redding Utilities launches a new online bill pay system and the Freedom Festival gears up for one of the largest fireworks displays in the State. This and more news from the week of July 1st, 2024. Read the transcript>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at [email protected] Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagra